Windshield Increases Fuel Efficiency

In todays economy, gas is becoming more and more expensive, and drivers are becoming more and more aware of vehicle fuel efficiency, as can be seen in the steep decline in the sales of SUV's and trucks, and a rise in fuel efficient vehicles. As gas becomes more scarce and more expensive consumers will be looking to buy cars that waste the least amount of gas.
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To repair your windshield click: Auto Glass Toronto Vehicle manufacturers have realized the importance of fuel efficiency and today almost all car manufacturers are doing something to decrease fuel consumption.

PPG Industries is one of the companies that is trying to to help automotive manufacturers increase fuel efficiency and in effect vehicle sales.PPG Industries has invented a windshield technology for vehicles which has been proven to increase fuel efficiency by up to 4%. As a result vehicle owners will save up to $66 USD per year in vehicle fuel costs. But in order for this to happen they must install the Sungate Infrared reflective windshield.

How it works? The IR reflective windshield is able to reject roughly 50% of the suns infrared rays, and in effect keep the inside of the car colder. Since less sun will be entering the car and heating it up, drivers will have to use their air condition system less often, and in effect they will save on gas, since the vehicles air conditioning system represents the largest use of power for climate control in a vehicle.

PPG believes that in the future more and more vehicles will have the new IR windshield technology, since automakers will be pushed by regulations to reduce emotions due to pollution and in effect will be installing the new windshield into all their cars. Due to this shift in windshield technology, auto glass replacement and windshield repair companies will have to learn about this new technology in order to be able to service their clients. Wizard Auto Glass is ahead of the game since our auto glass repair and autoglass replacement specialists know how to install and replace IR Windshields.

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